by Finley Keller | May 29, 2013 | Dogs and Cats, puppies
It was August of 2003. Our daughter and grandchildren were here for a visit. We had been out shopping all day – sans husband – and when we were nearly home I got a call from my husband, who was at home, to ask when we would be there. We were 10 minutes...
by Finley Keller | Sep 3, 2012 | Dogs and Cats, Toxins to Pets
Many of us have had scrapes with toxic products and our pets. Those who have not are lucky. It is pretty scary. Mostly, I think, because the pet can’t talk so you have to figure it out…figure it out fast…and get them the correct help. My first and only experience so...
by Finley Keller | Feb 19, 2011 | Dogs and Cats, puppies
Our foundling puppies had their dew claws – all four legs! – when we found them. Having always gotten puppies from a breeder, dew claws were always removed. We thought we’d have the boys’ dew claws removed when they went in for neutering. Alas, such was not the...
by Finley Keller | Feb 19, 2011 | Dogs and Cats, puppies
Are you a dog owner? If so, are you the alpha dog? You need to be, whether you have one dog or several. And, no, I am not advocating biting your dog’s ear like in “Snow Dogs” but your authority needs to be established. There are some good articles out there to tell...
by Finley Keller | Jan 11, 2011 | Burned Pet Tongue, Dogs and Cats
We had a terrible event over Thanksgiving weekend. My darling Sophie (my precious black kitten) got her tongue burned very badly. We were having TG on Friday due to schedule issues with our boys. We made spaghetti on Thursday night and put the can of hot grease from...
